BURLEY Solo ST 2009 Child Trailer Owner’s Manual

BURLEY Solo ST 2009 Child Trailer

Congratulations!
Your Burley® trailer is the leading choice of refined bicycle trailer owners worldwide. Every effort has been made to ensure your purchase is a top- quality, thoroughly-tested design, ready to provide many years and miles of happy, safe trailering. Please go to www.burley.com or contact us at burley@burley.com to register your warranty information.

IMPORTANT
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR BURLEY BY READING THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BURLEY DEALER OR VISIT WWW.BURLEY.COM.

Introduction

Once you’ve done the initial assembly and read the safety guidelines, you’re ready to go! Before trailering, be sure you have the safety harness, seat belt, tow bar, trailer wheels and hitch securely attached.

NOTE : Any reference to left or right is made in direction of  travel, as if you were standing behind the trailer, looking forward.

Safety Guidelines

WARNING
BICYCLING WITH A TRAILER, AND BICYCLING IN GENERAL, CAN BE HAZARDOUS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE SAFETY GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

1. Inspect and maintain your bicycle and trailer regularly. See “Safety Checklists” on page 11.

2. Because of the trailer’s additional weight, a bicycle pulling a trailer is heavier and less responsive. Avoid sudden swerving, rocks and curbs. Experiment with the loaded trailer in an uncongested area until you become familiar with it.

3. The total weight limit for the trailer, children and/or cargo is 75 lbs (34 kg) for single passenger trailers and 100 lbs (40 kg by law in Europe) for double passenger trailers. Load children and/or cargo securely in the center of the trailer, forward of the axle and as low as possible.

4. The trailer seat is intended for 1 or 2 children who are old enough to wear a helmet, sit upright without physical support, and with adequate neck strength to hold their heads upright while trailering, unless using Burley-approved infant accessory seat. A physician should evaluate anyone who is of questionable developmental age for trailering.

5. The maximum age for passengers is 6 years. Never carry children whose seated height (with helmet) exceeds
   4 inches (100mm) below the internal roll bar.

6. Fasten the seat belt and shoulder harnesses so that each child is held securely. Seat a single child in the center. Periodically check the placement of the shoulder straps, especially on sleeping children.

7. Make sure children cannot put a finger into the
   wheel spokes.

8. Instruct children not to bounce or lean, as a weight shift could cause the trailer to tip over.

9. To protect children from flying debris, always use your cover. Never leave children unattended. Check children frequently, especially during hot or cold weather.

10. Observe recommended speed limits: a maximum of 15 mph (24 km/h) on smooth, straight roads and 5 mph (8 km/h) or less when turning or on uneven roads.

11. Set your parking brake before removing your children or cargo.

12. Never pull your trailer with a motorized vehicle.

13. The cyclist and passengers must wear helmets.

14. Only use factory-supplied wheels, with the tires inflated to the pressure recommended on the tire side wall. Check pressure before each use. Do not use higher-pressure or knobby tires.

15. Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for a tight attachment before each ride.

16. Use the safety flag.

17. Do not make alterations to the trailer. Contact your Authorized Burley Dealer or go to www.burley.com for replacement of any damaged, worn-out or missing parts.

18. Do not use your trailer on icy roads or when inclement weather makes cycling hazardous.

19. The use of a mirror on your bicycle is recommended.

20. For emergencies, breakdowns or flat tires, pull completely off the road and move your children to a safe area before doing repairs.

Parts Bag Contents

• (1) Burley Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
• (1) Hitch
• (1) Pair of tow bar mount clamps
• (2) Bolts
• (2) Nuts

Tools Required : 4mm hex key wrench 10mm open end socket wrench

Note: The tow bar mount clamps also function as wheel guards. They will be referred to as clamps in these assembly instructions.

WARNING
TRAILERS CAN TIP OVER, CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRAILER AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS. AVOID CAUSES OF TIP OVER, ESPECIALLY:

• CHILDREN LEANING OR BOUNCING
• HITTING POTHOLES, CURBS, OTHER ROAD OBSTRUCTIONS
• TAKING TURNS TOO FAST
• SUDDEN SWERVING
• IMPROPER WHEEL INSTALLATION OR TIRE INFLATION

Installing Tow Bar Clamps

1. On left front corner of trailer, match hole in left clamp to hole in tow bar mount and insert bolt from the top through holes.
2. Using hex key wrench on top and socket wrench on bottom, tighten nut securely on bolt end.
3. Repeat process to install right clamp on right front corner.

Opening and Closing Your Trailer

1. Rotate front tube upward and rear tube back until they meet on plastic saddles.
2. Rotate frame locks and snap onto rear tube.
3. To close trailer, unclip seat buckles on back of seat and reverse opening process.

Note To allow folding, the side battens in the d’lite ST trailer are not attached to the sides in the rear. To view a video clip of “Folding a Burley” go to: www.burley.com/support/tutorials.cfm.

WARNING CHECK THAT THE FRAME LOCKS ARE PROPERLY ENGAGED BEFORE USING THE TRAILER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Attaching the Seat

1. Behind seat, fasten buckle sections together on upper and lower straps and adjust as needed.
2. Attach hooks on seat sides to D-rings by windows (d’lite ST).
3. To close the trailer, unfasten buckles behind seat.

Attaching Wheels

1. Push rubber button on outside of wheel hub.
2. Insert axle fully into axle receiver and release button.
3. Pull firmly on wheel to check that axle is fully engaged.

WARNING

MAKE SURE WHEELS ARE HELD SECURELY, WITH WHEEL SHAFT FULLY INSERTED INTO AXLE RECEIVER. YOU SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ROCK OR SHIFT WHEELS. IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WHEELS CAN FALL OFF, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Using Parking Brake
Engage parking brake by pushing handle to the right. Exercise caution when disengaging brake, as it may spring to the left.

Installing Tow Bar

1. On left side of trailer, depress buttons on top and bottom of tow bar clamp and swing clamp partially open.
   Note When installing tow bar, do not swing the clamp all the way open.

2. Slowly slide tow bar into tow bar mount until the detent clicks into place.

3. Pull on tow bar to check that it is completely locked in place.

4. Install retaining pin.

5. Close clamp firmly, making sure clamp latch is engaged.

6. To remove tow bar, remove retaining pin, pull clamp all the way open and slide tow bar out of mount.

WARNING
NEVER OPERATE TRAILER WITHOUT TOW BAR CLAMP LOCKED IN PLACE. AN UNLOCKED TOW BAR CAN LOOSEN OR DETACH, CAUSING ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Burley Jogger and We! Ski can add to your trailering fun! Go to www.burley.com to check out the Burley accessory kits available for your trailer. To install the tow bar when using these accessories: For the Burley Jogger and We! Ski Kits, follow the instructions above.

Using Your Stroller

1. Loop tether around handle bar center, slide strap end through small loop on other end of strap and tighten securely. Photo 9
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Place stroller wheel in “Stroll” position and secure by tightening knob. Photo 10
4. Slide tow bar into left tow bar mount as far as it will go and then close clamp firmly, making sure clamp latch is engaged. Photo 11 Note Retaining pin is not used for the “Stroll” position.
5. Push trailer to test stroller wheel tracking. If trailer does not roll straight, adjust wheel tracking.

To view a video clip of “Convert from Trailering to Strolling” go to: www.burley.com/support/tutorials.cfm.

Adjusting Stroller Wheel Tracking

Note : For best results, adjust with trailer fully loaded.

Tool Required: 5mm hex wrench (provided), 25mm (1”) wrench

1. With stroller wheel secured in “Stroll” position, loosen bolt using 5mm hex wrench.
2. Using a 25mm wrench, turn bushing so that stroller wheel is vertical when viewed from front.
3. Fine tune as necessary so that trailer rolls straight.
4. Tighten bolt.

WARNING
WHEN CONVERTING THIS ATTACHMENT FROM STROLLING TO BIKING, MAKE SURE THAT STROLLER WHEEL IS IN PROPER POSITION BEFORE ATTACHING TRAILER TO YOUR BICYCLE

WARNING
THIS PRODUCT WAS DESIGNED FOR USE ON SURFACES THAT ARE MEANT FOR WALKING. DO NOT USE IT ON STAIRS, ESCALATORS OR OTHER UNEVEN SURFACES. NEVER USE IT WITH INLINE OR ROLLER SKATES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Installing Cover

1. At top of trailer frame, fit openings on cover sides around handle bar mounts. Fasten small buckle sections together. Adjust as needed.
2. On trailer sides, join buckle sections on rear cover corners to buckle sections below side windows.
3. On trailer front, slip D-rings on front cover corners over hooked corners of tow bar mounts.

Attaching Handle
Slide handle into lower handle bar receivers and tighten knobs securely. To change height position, flip handle bar over.

Installing Safety Flag
Insert flag pole into hole in top of LEFT handle bar receiver.

Installing Seat Pads
Match hook and loop fastening strips on trailer seat to back side of seat pad.

Installing Shoulder Harness and Crotch Strap Pads
Insert shoulder straps through loops on shoulder harness pads, with straps oriented so that FLAT sides of strap buckles face each other. Slide crotch strap through crotch strap pad.

Using Seat Harness
One Passenger:

Note: In two-passenger trailers, use inner shoulder straps and crotch strap.

1. Place child in center of seat.
2. Snap shoulder straps into Y-buckle, with buckle positioned at child’s sternum. Adjust straps so that child cannot move too far forward in seat.
3. Fasten and adjust lap belt snugly

IMPORTANT
SINGLE PASSENGER MUST BE SEATED IN CENTER POSITION

Two passengers:

Note: For two children, use both shoulder harnesses and two outer crotch straps.

1. Seat first child on one side of seat.
2. Snap shoulder straps into Y-buckle, with buckle positioned at child’s sternum. Adjust straps so that child cannot move too far forward in seat.
3. Repeat for second child.
4. Fasten and adjust lap belt snugly. To remove children, release lap belt and harness buckles.

Note For taller children, the seat harness can be adjusted by moving the buckles on the shoulder strap webbing into the helmet pocket area, above the horizontal elastic.

IMPORTANT
DO NOT SLIDE SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLIES ABOVE WEBBING STOPS.

WARNING
ALWAYS SECURE CHILDREN WITH HARNESS AND LAP BELT BEFORE USE. ONLY USE THIS SEAT IF YOUR CHILD IS CAPABLE OF SITTING UPRIGHT ALONE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Using Seat Recliner
For added comfort when children are sleeping, make the following adjustments to recline seat:

1. Loosen tension on lower horizontal strap on seat back.
2. Loosen tension on helmet pocket straps on upper back of seat.
3. To return seat to upright position, reverse steps 1 & 2, and make sure upper seat strap is also tightened securely.

Hitching Trailer to Your Bicycle

Note : The Burley Forged Standard Hitch is used for bicycles with either nutted axles or quick release assemblies

1. Remove axle nut or rear quick release lever assembly from bike.
2. Match hole on flat side of hitch upper arm to left (nonchain ring side) rear dropout hole, and place hitch flat against the dropout.
3. Loosely reassemble axle nut or quick release assembly through hitch, dropout and wheel. Racks, bags, or fittings should not interfere with hitch.
4. Slide flex connector between hitch side arms, and match holes.
5. Open retaining pin and insert through hitch and flex connector holes from above. Close retaining pin.
6. Tighten axle nut or tighten and close quick release lever, with lever pointing to rear of bike. A properly adjusted quick release lever should leave an imprint on your palm when the lever is rotated to the closed position. Verify that hitch is secure and cannot be rotated by hand.
7. Wrap safety strap twice around inside of chain stay. Fasten hook to D-ring on underside of tow bar end.
8. To remove trailer from bicycle, unfasten clip from D-ring and remove retaining pin.

WARNING
QUICK RELEASE LEVER MUST BE IN CLOSED POSITION AND HITCH SAFETY STRAP PROPERLY INSTALLED. NUTTED AXLES MUST BE TIGHTENED SECURELY. HITCH MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH RACKS, BAGS OR FITTINGS. INSPECT HITCH AND TOW BAR FREQUENTLY FOR DAMAGE OR LOOSE FASTENERS. DAMAGED OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED HITCHES OR INTERFERING PARTS CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Safety Checklists

Check Before Each Ride:

• Wheels tightly and securely attached
• Tires inflated to recommended pressure on tire side wall
• Hitch properly secured with safety strap in place
• Tow bar locked securely in place
• Maximum load 75 lbs (34 kg) for single trailers and 100 lbs (40 kg by law in Europe) for double trailers
• Bicycle safety check, especially brakes and tires
• Helmet for passengers and cyclist
• Safety flag in place
• All seat straps properly attached
• Children properly secured with harnesses and lap belt

Monthly Checklist:

• Inspect tow bar, hitch, frame tubing, flex connector and hardware for damage
• Inspect tires for wear and cracks
• Inspect wheels for trueness and cracks
• Inspect wheel bearings for wear
• Inspect fabric parts for rips, abrasion, or missing or damaged hardware
• Contact your Authorized Burley Dealer for replacement of any damaged or worn-out parts

Maintenance and Storage

Hitch and Tow Bar Maintenance Store trailer indoors if possible. Do not use or store trailer at temperatures below 32˚F (0°C), as hitch flex connector can become brittle and possibly break, causing an accident resulting in serious injury

Fabric Care
Hand wash fabric parts with mild soap or detergent and warm water. For heavy soiling, use a nylon bristle brush. Do not use bleach. Line-dry trailer cover. Polyester fabric will eventually fade, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. Wipe dry (to help avoid mildew) and store out of direct sunlight in a dry, well ventilated area, or use a Burley Trailer Storage Cover to protect your trailer. Clean windows with a damp soft cloth. Cover window may crack if trailer is stored below 32°F (0°C). Replace any damaged parts.

Parts and Diagram

5 years
| 950108| 950108| Tow Bar Receiver Kit, Right (tow bar receiver, bolts, nuts) (NOT SHOWN)| 5 years

10

|

250229

|

250228

|

Tow Bar Assembly (tow bar, safety strap, flex connector)

| lifetime-tow bar

5 years- flex connector/ safety strap

11| 950076| 950078| Frame Assembly, Front (tube, frame locks, hinges)| lifetime
12| 950009| n/a| Upper Batten (pair)| lifetime
13| 950010| n/a| Lower Batten (pair)| lifetime
14| 950079| 950080| Frame Assembly, Rear (tube, saddles, hinges)| lifetime
15| 950081| 950083| Lower Frame Set Main frame (L & R), Cross Frame (Front & Rear), Bag Holder| lifetime
16| 160029| 160031| Wheels (with push button, axle, tire, reflectors) (SOLD INDIVIDUALLY)| 5 years
17| 950113| 950084| Brake Assembly| lifetime
18| 250032| 250046| External Roll Bar (EURO MODELS)| lifetime
19| 950086| 950087| Suspension Assembly| 5 years
20| 950038| 950038| Flex Connector for Square Tow Bar w/ Safety Strap| 5 years

Recommended Accessories for the d’lite ST & Solo ST

• Jogger Kits
• We! Ski Kit
• Storage Cover
• Baby Snuggler
• Handle Bar Console
• Alternative Hitches

Burley Trailer Limited Warranty

Burley trailers are warranted from date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. Burley will repair or replace parts it determines to be defective as follows: fabric parts for one year, plastic parts for five years and durable frame parts for the lifetime of the trailer. The Burley trailer owner must present the trailer for repair at place of purchase, with an original sales receipt or similar proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original owner and is nontransferable. Burley can not be responsible for failure due to improper assembly, modification of parts or instructions, neglect, abuse, accident, and/or normal wear. The warranty does not cover any trailer used for rental, competition, or commercial use. Burley neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume any other liability in connection with this Burley product, and there are no oral agreements or warranties collateral to or affecting this agreement. This warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary by state or country.

BURLEY DESIGN
4020 Stewart Rd. Eugene, OR 97402 PH 541.687.1644 800.423.8445 FAX 541.687.0436 burley@burley.com : burley.com Copyright ©2008 by Burley Design LLC. “Burley” is a registered trademark of Burley Design LLC 170097 Manual d’lite ST & Solo ST Child Trailer r0 : RTFM : Rev 08.08

References

• Burley | Bike Trailers & Strollers
• Burley | Bike Trailers & Strollers
• Burley | Bike Trailers & Strollers

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